Written by

Fiona Soltes
For The Tennessean

Of all the moments in "A Christmas Story" that magically and instantly transport viewers back to childhood, there's one that makes that journey with decidedly more angst: an infamous scene involving a snowball.

Young Ralphie, already having a bad day, takes one in the face from neighborhood bully Scut Farkus. With Farkus' taunts filling his ears, Ralphie unleashes a torrent of pent-up frustration in return. It's a sure victory for the little guy - but for actors and audience members alike, the opening of old wounds can come with that delivery of new ones.